The Heart in TCM and Biomedicine Explained
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, the heart’s role is quite similar to how we view heart function in biomedical terms, and in this… Read More »The Heart in TCM and Biomedicine Explained
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Wind Heat – A Cold? Acupuncture Explained Easy
So, let’s continue our discussion on wind-heat, as we have discussed the concept of “wind” and “wind cold” in previous articles. What is Wind Heat?… Read More »Wind Heat – A Cold? Acupuncture Explained Easy
What is Wind Pathogen in TCM – Acupuncture Explained Easy
I wanted to talk about the pathogen known as “wind” (Feng, pronounced “Fung”), specifically what is wind as defined by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and… Read More »What is Wind Pathogen in TCM – Acupuncture Explained Easy
How Does Acupuncture Work? The Science and Theory
A question received often is, “how does acupuncture work?”. Today, we will dive into the current research, and explain why knowing the traditional theories and… Read More »How Does Acupuncture Work? The Science and Theory
Spleen 10 Acupuncture Point Useful Cheat Sheet
The acupuncture point Spleen 10 (SP 10), also known as “Xuehai” in Pinyin or “Sea of Blood” in English, is primarily associated with treating conditions… Read More »Spleen 10 Acupuncture Point Useful Cheat Sheet
An Easy, 15 min. Wonderful Guide To Genetics and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Denetics plays a key role in personalized medicine, where treatments and medications are tailored based on an individual’s genetic makeup. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments… Read More »An Easy, 15 min. Wonderful Guide To Genetics and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Anxiety and Acupuncture – Learn in 5 minutes
Updated May 25th, 2015 Anxiety occurs when the body and mind reacts with more apprehension. Symptoms of anxiety include irritability, feelings of fear, worry, slight… Read More »Anxiety and Acupuncture – Learn in 5 minutes
Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Five Elements
When people think of acupuncture usually two thoughts come to mind, one being how does it work, and the other being the idea of using… Read More »Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Five Elements